This essay examines the autobiography of Chen Hengzhe （1890-1976） （see Appendix）, a relatively less studied woman writer, historian, and critic in modem China. Through the study in four aspects, namely, the pursui...This essay examines the autobiography of Chen Hengzhe （1890-1976） （see Appendix）, a relatively less studied woman writer, historian, and critic in modem China. Through the study in four aspects, namely, the pursuit of modem education, simple appearance, great leaders, and the ambassadors of culture, the author＇s research indicates that Chen＇s construction of＂new woman＂ has been influenced by complex historical and cultural forces such as the Chinese traditional culture, Western culture, and the iconoclastic spirit of ＂the New Culture Movement＂. Meanwhile, Chen＇s gender consciousness is also an important element. Moreover, Chen＇s pioneering standing and her own experiences of studying abroad makes her take the lead in conceiving women＇s leadership and their roles in global culture communications. In the late Qing and the early Republic, traditional values and norms of womanhood were severely challenged. Chen＇s construction of＂new woman＂ is her conscious effort to define a new womanhood and is an integral part of the ongoing exploration of Chinese women for modem womanhood. Through the examination of Chen＇s ＂new woman＂, this paper seeks to enrich our understanding of the complexity of modem Chinese women＇s exploration of modem womanhood.展开更多
By the study of three great American literary works, The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night and The Age of Innocence, this paper aims to give a holistic interpretation of"New Woman"and their intrinsic relatio...By the study of three great American literary works, The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night and The Age of Innocence, this paper aims to give a holistic interpretation of"New Woman"and their intrinsic relationship with consumer culture in the light of Baudrillard's theories about the consumer society and the consumer culture.展开更多
Illuminated by the idea that like women,Victorian men often felt the need to transgress or redefine the gender roles society assigned to them,I compared two distinguished New Women fictions The Story of an African Far...Illuminated by the idea that like women,Victorian men often felt the need to transgress or redefine the gender roles society assigned to them,I compared two distinguished New Women fictions The Story of an African Farm written by the pioneer New Woman Olive Schreiner,and The Women Who Did authored by Allen Grant to see how male characters embrace new models of masculinity.With a feminist perspective and a close textual reading approach,I intend to argue that the efforts male characters paid in redefining gender roles in embracing womanhood as free,fearless,and independent,accompanying them with love,understanding,and support have concerns for the integrity of both woman and men,and will lead to a healthy and beautiful human life.展开更多
Illuminated by the idea that like women,Victorian men often felt the need to transgress or redefine the gender roles society assigned to them,I compared two distinguished New Women fictions The Story of an African Far...Illuminated by the idea that like women,Victorian men often felt the need to transgress or redefine the gender roles society assigned to them,I compared two distinguished New Women fictions The Story of an African Farm written by the pioneer New Woman Olive Schreiner,and The Women Who Did authored by Allen Grant to see how male characters embrace new models of masculinity.With a feminist perspective and a close textual reading approach,I intend to argue that the efforts male characters paid in redefining gender roles in embracing womanhood as free,fearless,and independent,accompanying them with love,understanding,and support have concerns for the integrity of both woman and men,and will lead to a healthy and beautiful human life.展开更多
文摘This essay examines the autobiography of Chen Hengzhe （1890-1976） （see Appendix）, a relatively less studied woman writer, historian, and critic in modem China. Through the study in four aspects, namely, the pursuit of modem education, simple appearance, great leaders, and the ambassadors of culture, the author＇s research indicates that Chen＇s construction of＂new woman＂ has been influenced by complex historical and cultural forces such as the Chinese traditional culture, Western culture, and the iconoclastic spirit of ＂the New Culture Movement＂. Meanwhile, Chen＇s gender consciousness is also an important element. Moreover, Chen＇s pioneering standing and her own experiences of studying abroad makes her take the lead in conceiving women＇s leadership and their roles in global culture communications. In the late Qing and the early Republic, traditional values and norms of womanhood were severely challenged. Chen＇s construction of＂new woman＂ is her conscious effort to define a new womanhood and is an integral part of the ongoing exploration of Chinese women for modem womanhood. Through the examination of Chen＇s ＂new woman＂, this paper seeks to enrich our understanding of the complexity of modem Chinese women＇s exploration of modem womanhood.
文摘By the study of three great American literary works, The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night and The Age of Innocence, this paper aims to give a holistic interpretation of"New Woman"and their intrinsic relationship with consumer culture in the light of Baudrillard's theories about the consumer society and the consumer culture.
文摘Illuminated by the idea that like women,Victorian men often felt the need to transgress or redefine the gender roles society assigned to them,I compared two distinguished New Women fictions The Story of an African Farm written by the pioneer New Woman Olive Schreiner,and The Women Who Did authored by Allen Grant to see how male characters embrace new models of masculinity.With a feminist perspective and a close textual reading approach,I intend to argue that the efforts male characters paid in redefining gender roles in embracing womanhood as free,fearless,and independent,accompanying them with love,understanding,and support have concerns for the integrity of both woman and men,and will lead to a healthy and beautiful human life.
文摘Illuminated by the idea that like women,Victorian men often felt the need to transgress or redefine the gender roles society assigned to them,I compared two distinguished New Women fictions The Story of an African Farm written by the pioneer New Woman Olive Schreiner,and The Women Who Did authored by Allen Grant to see how male characters embrace new models of masculinity.With a feminist perspective and a close textual reading approach,I intend to argue that the efforts male characters paid in redefining gender roles in embracing womanhood as free,fearless,and independent,accompanying them with love,understanding,and support have concerns for the integrity of both woman and men,and will lead to a healthy and beautiful human life.
